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LTTERATURE-A. G. GORDON. Eso.-Mr. A.C.
Gordon. of the law firm of White & Gordon,
of this city, possesses fine literary taste and
ability and we are pleased to see that he is CIV
ing the public an opportunity to enjoy the pro-
auctions of his cultured talents by furnishing
entertaining articles to the magazines. 1.-THE
Atlantic Monthly" and 'Scribner's Magazine
each has an article frsm his pen in the Sep
TENDER number. That in the former is enti-
tied "a Pinchtown Pauper." a pathetic dialect
story; and that in the latter, "Flandroe's Mo-
gull" a vigorous and graphic presentation of
the anxiety and sufferings of Jim Flandroe,
an old crippled employee, in a suppos1titious
suit.for damages against railroad company,
and the influence operating to bias the testi-
mony Of witnesses in its employ. Flandroe's
conversation Is given in the dialect of Hitter
ate man as he is represented to be, but he ex-
presses good honest sentiments. and is more
charitable than the majority.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NEW FEATURES
RANDOLPH-MACON
COLLEGE-

For the FIFTY-THIRD SESSION, which
announcing in addition to the advantages here.
tofore offered, the following new attractions:
I. A general renovation of buildings ana I'M
provement Of grounds. accompiisned q. anri ing
the comfort and health Of students very SUI
perior. Among these we note especially an
ARTISAN WELL, furnishing an abundant sup
ply Of pure water. absolutely free rom Inc
II, The enlargement Of our Scientific Course,
by the addition of an Adjunct Professor OF
Physics and the purchase Of a large amount of
new apparatus, to lbe imported FROM Europe
for that department.
III. An entirely new feature is our Depart
Of 1he
shaw, A. M. 1t is designed to do away with
the reproach that college-training too often
destroys the health of the body in its efforts to
systematic exercises under competent in.
structOr, and with apparatus constructed not
to test the superiority of one student over
another. but to develop each one individually
health and vigor and grace of body are the OBJ
jects sought. Striking results have been at
tanned at Harvard University and elsewhere
where this system has been tried. and we deem
It's establishment here an important advance.
Those who are specially interested in this
feature will please write for our special circular.
". The new brick build ing which is being
erected for the Department Of Physical Culture
will also contain
HOT AND COLD-WATER BATHS,
Sho,0er-Batts, Sprinklers, &c.,
for the use of students.
~ Attention is called to the reduced ex-
pense shown in our last catalogue.
For catalogues or special information. address
RICHARD IRBY. SEC'Y AND TREAS, OR
". W. SMITH, A. NJ. PRESIDENT.
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PoCAHoNTAS AND HER DESCENDANTS, by the
Hon. Wyndham Robertson of Abingdon,
with notes by r. A. Brock Esq, Secretary
of The Virginia Historical Society.-William
Ellis Jones. Printer. Richmond.
We are indebted to the venerable a.thor for
copy of this work. 1t Is composed of three
parts.-The first relates all that is known of
Pocahontss; the second gives the names, &c.
of her posterity down to the seventh genera
ton, inclusive-Bollings, Randolphs, Robert
sons. Eldridges, .Whittles, Gays, &C., &C.: and
the third consists of sketches of many of the
prominent descendants,
The book will be found interesting by all
lovers of Virginia history and to the numerous
descendants of the eelebra ted Indian princess
1t must be exceedingly interesting. 1t is EN-.
beliished by photograph OF Pocahontas from
the original portrait. preserved in England
and is beautifully printed, The binding IL
plain, as that of such works usually is now a
days.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-31

At the drawing of the Louisiana State Lot
terry, held in New Orleans, June H. New Eng
land was especially favored by the blind god
dess, as parts of both the second grand prize OF
100000 and of the fourth prize of $25. 0G0, as
well as a great number of smaller prizes. were
drawn by tickets held in Maine and Massa-
chusetts. Mr.. A. B. Clark and Mr.. R. ]. TUT
fin, of this city each held portion of the tick.
ct that drew the fourth grand prize, and each
are correspondingly elated.-Boston (Mass.
Courier, July 2.
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Personal.

Miss Bessie Van Lear who has been on Visit
TO Greenbrier, W. Va, has returned to her
home in this county.
Rev. ]. W. Rosebro, formerly OF this county,
now of Petersburg, has been spending severai
weeks at Red Sulphur Springs. Monroe coun'
ty. West Va.
On the 21st of August Rev. w. 8. Plumer
Bryan was installed Pastor ofthe Presbyterian
church at Meek lenburg. N. G.
Rev. DR.. D. M. Gilbert, of Winchester, former
pastor Of the Lutheran church at Staunton,
has received a call to Zion Lutheran church at
Harrisburg, Pa.
Heiskell Argenbright left Monday on his
bicycle for spin down the Valley and to
Washington. He arrived at Winchester the
first night.
1t. John Alex. Hartman, son of Colonel A.W.
Hartman, who was graduated at West Point
Military Academy in June last, win be married
on the 2lst of september to Miss Elizabeth
Skunk, daughter of w. F. Skunk of Harris
burg, Pa. and granddaughter of Gov Skunk OF
Pa. Eight of the classmates of 1t. Hartman
will act as groomsmen.
The Allegheny Sentinel of the 25th SAYS
"Mr. and Mrs. H. St Geo. Tucker. and RAN,
jr.. are stopping with Mrs. &. L. Parrish"
The Highland Recorder OF the 9th, says
misses Mirtie and Mintie Shuey, of Galena.
Augusta county, are visiting town, the guests
of Mrs. Cunningham.
Mr.. ]. B. Lowman. of Long Glade. Augusta
county, paid our town flying visit this
week."
DR.. Hunter Mcguire, wife and daughter, of
Richmond. are at the Warm Springs, Bath
county.
Miss Maggie King of this city who received
instruction last session at the d. D. d Blind
Institution at Cedar Springs, g. c.. in the
science of MISUNDERSTANDING the dumb
to speak-at recent meeting of the Board Of
that Institution was elected teacher ofarticu-
latton for the next session commencing on the
9th of October.
After receiving instruction for q few months
last session, she taught articulation in that
Institution, and so successfully as to entitle
her to the position to which shehas been elect
ed.
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nE A STANDARD REMEDY


BAKERS PREMIUM BITTERS. which has
stood the test of thirty years trial. has lived
to see Universal Panaceas, )" "Cure Ais" and
the like, rise, flourish. and collapse, neve
again to be revived. We do not mean by
STANDARD Remedy" some quack nostrum OF
sweetened water and bitter herbs, highly In
aated with the certificates of men of straw.
warranted good for everything. but lit for
nothing. When we use the term standard
Remedy" we mean as applied to certain rem
edy for Dyspepsia, Liver Compliant. Dyseppte-
Nervous Headache, Loss of Appetite, and all
diseases arising from disordered condition OF
the stomach and bowels. and as such we rec
ommend BAKERS PREMIUM BITTERS,
medicine that has, by its merits. gradually
worked itself into popular favor throughout
the entire South.
These Bitters are warranted to be entirely
free from all mineral poisOns. may be taken
with safety and benefit by all ages and sexes.
whatever their condition, without the slight
est fear of injury.
Sold by Druggists everywhere.
e. BAKER, Proprietor
Richmond, Va.
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SALE OF Law OFFICE

will on SATURDAY. the Sd DAY of SEP
TENDER. 1887. in front of the court house, in
the city of STANTON. offer for sale at public
auction the LAW OFFICE Of which the late
Alex. II. Fultz, No. 6 Court House Alley.
TERMS cash in hand to pay costs OF sale,
and the balance upon credit of one, two and
three years. the purchaser to execute bonds
for the deferred instalments with approved Sc
curity, bearing interest from date and the IT,
tie retained as uitlmate security.
of Augusta county for ground rent at the rate
of eight dollars per annum.
]. II. FULTZ, Executor
aug 3-tds of David Fultz, decd.
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THE "CoLD SPRING."-FroIn a commupica-
ton descriptive and euloglstic of the Gold
Spring." near Greenville, the whole of which
we have not the space to publish, we extract
that portion which mentions the visitors &C.
cupying cabins there as follows:-
"In the rows of cabins on either side of the
hollow you win find the families. of J: Thos.
DR.. Smith and family, Col. j. D. Lilley and
family, VIM It. Smith and family, Jno. Gilke-
son and family, Jas. B. Smith and family, J..
Ran. Smith and family, Jno. II. Carson and
family. and overlooking the whole camp, and
at the far end the cabin of the presiding genius
of the:camp, L.Taz McGilvray, to whom we are
Indebted for this glorious retreat"
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THE CHURCHEs.-Rev. w. w. Landrum.
DID,, pastor OF the Second Baptist Church
Richmond, preached last Sabbath mol ming and
night at the Baptist Church in this city. He
will also preach there tonight.
Rev. Sidney T. Riser, of Charleston, s. c.,
will for a few months at least assume the pas
torate of the Lutheran Church in this city, COM
mencing next Sabbath morning, when he will
occupy the pulpit.
Rev. DIR. Nelson and Mr.. Jno. W. Todd are
attending the session of the Augusta Bapt list
Association at Clifton Forge this week, as dele
gates from the Stanton church. DR.. Ian
drum accompanied them, but will return this
afternoon.
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COUNTY CoURT.-Judge Stout continued the
August term of the Court through the week
past, disposing of all matters which could be
matured.
On the oath instant, Charles Venable. who
confessed the crime. was sentenced to ten
years in the penitentiary for burning MIR.
W. B. Glover's barn, and 4lso for eight years
for burning agricultural implements. the
property of other persons stored in the barn.
Administration was granted c. Benton Coiner
upon the estate of Mrs. Mary Adeline Coiner.
deceased.
The estate of Nancy Jefferson. deceased. was
committed to the Sheriff.
The will of Cynthia A. Johnston was admit
ted to probate with James T. Black and
Samuel F. Pilson, executors.
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CENTEMENT's KID GLOvES-Plain and
Embroidered backs. Only to be found at
WETLER'S

SrAUNToN AND AUGUSTA VISITORS TO OLD
POINT CoMToRT.-Among the arrivals at the
Hygeia Hotel at Old Point Comfort on the oath
instant, were A. 8. Morton. W. L. Asst and two
sons, 8. II. Parkins. Andrew Bowling, Miss ].
Williamson. A. F. Fulcher and ]. F. Hager.
On the 18th, VIM. Wholey and wife, J. N. Nc
Farland, wife and children. w. Med. Lee On
the 9th, DR.. Jas. Johnston.
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0iekIe,s Executor VI. BickIe ct als.-
Is In pursuance of decree of the Circuit
Court for Augusta county, entered in this
cause June 4. 1857, shall proceed at my office,
in Staunton, on
Tuesday, August I'D, 1887.
to take further account OF the debts and as
sets of the estate of Robert q. Bickle, decd.
&c. &C. Persons asserting claims not hereto.
fore reported arenotifled to present said claims
to me, JUS A. WADDELls,
July N-4t Commissioner.
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Felo,o- Citizens II hereby announce myself
q candidate for the House Of Delegates, and If
nominated by the Democratic Primary, and
elected, I will favor
A law empowering the counties, cities and
towns to levy all taxes, until a settlement is
made in accordance with the provisions of the
Riddleberger bill--the same machinery and
the same officials.
The election by the Legislature Of three Com
missioners, with full power to prevent unjust
discrimination on the part Of the railroads In
the State.
Establishment of an immigration bureau.
A liberal appropriation to MANNED soldiers.
propose to represent both city and county
fairly and impartially. Your interests are the
same. and you are equally dependent the one
upon the other. My candidacy rs not the re-
suit of selfish considerations, but of sincere
desire to promote the best interests of my
county and Sfate. I feel that have the right
to refer with pride to my legislative record OF
the past. and II you desire my services In the
future, command me.
Yours very truly.
JOHN N. OPIE.
Near Staunton, Aug. %. 1887. augSl-5t
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A CARD

To the Voters of augusta County:
In reply to numerous inquiries made of me al
to whether I.w ll.supportthe resolutions adopt
ed at the late Farmers Meeting, desire to say
that, If elected to the Legislature, they shall
to have such legislation enacted as will carry
out the wishes of the farmers of Augusta coun
ty as expressed by Jh EN- in the resolutions re-
ferred to, Respectfully,
aug Silt EDWARD ECHOLS.
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SALE or Real ESTATE


AS executor Of the will Of Robert g. Bickle
decd, will, in front of the courthouse, in the
city of StauntOn, on
Iussday. the 1911 day Of September neat, 1887,
sell at public auction. the following real estate
in the city of Staunton:
LIST. That large lot with extensive buildings
thereon known as Recommendations occu-
pied by Mrs. McGuffin as Boarding house.
This lot fronts on Market street about l35 feet,
and runs back about $50 feet; is In one OF the
very best neighbOrhoods in the city 1t fs q
handsome and valuable property for several
purposes-viz as residence, as seat for Q
high boarding.school,o or as q clearinghouse
or hotel, as it is Of easy approach from the de-
pots and the business part of the city. and II
at the same time free from the dust and clatter
of said depots. For al high-grade boarding
house or hotel. 1t is the best location in this
city.
TERMS :-One-third of the purchase price
cash, and the residue in one, two. and three
years Of equal instruments, with interest from
day of sale. the purchaser to give bonds. with
approved personal security, and the title re-
tanned as ultimate security. Sale to commence
at 10 o'clock, a. m. WIN. I. RUSH,
Executor.
Z. M. Cushing & Son, AuctioDeers.
auR24-3t
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SYRuP OF FIGS.

Manufactured only by the California Fig Syr-
up Co., San Francisco, CAL, is Natures Own
true laxative. 1t is the most easily taken and
the most pleasantly effective remedy known
to cleanse the system when bilious or costive;
to dispel headaches colds, and fevers; to cure
habitual constipation, Indigestion. etc. For
sale in 50 cents and $l00 bottles, by W. NJ. Al
LEN & Bro, Staunton, Va. feb2 Sly
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AUGUSTA BAPTIST AssoCIATIoN.-This Asso-
citation. that comprises within its Jurisdiction
the Baptist churches in Augusta. Rockingham.
Rockbridge, Allegheny and Bath, commenced
its annual session yesterday with the Clifton
Forge Baptist Church.
Rev. John II. Taylor. OF Augusta county, the
president of the last Association preached the
introductory sermon on Tuesday.
The Allegheny Sentinel says that an interest
ing feature of the session is a discussion OF
what is known as the ''Laymen' g Movement"
of which our Baptist readers have read so much
In the Religious Herald. whereby more effec-
tive plan for enlisting the active efforts of lay
men in the church work can be devised.
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INDUSTRIAL CATALOGUE OF THE MASON Il
FoARD COMPANY, FRANKFORT. KY.-The cat
alogue just issued with price list Of the va
rious kinds and qualities of chairs manufac.
tured by the above-named company shows
the extent to which the enterprise has reached.
The officers of this company are Chas. e. Hoge.
President; II. P. Mason. Manager; G. T. Black
ley. Secretary and Treasurer all formerly of
Stanton.
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Diseases can be cured If properly treated in
time, as shown by the following statement
from F. L. JOHNSON, Nj. D.. Greenwood, La :
~ had a severe case of Pneumonia, both
Lungs involved; no appetite. sick stomach
general weakness, and complete exhaustion
gave her ScOtt's Emulsion Cod Liver Oil
with Hypophosphites of lime and soda, accor-
ding to direction, and she has improved ever
since"
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LADIES AUXILIARY TO Y. NJ. G. A.-The
regular quarterly meeting of this organization
will take place in Y. M. c. A. Room Monday.
Sept 5th, at 4 P. M. It is hoped that every
member will attend SEC. L. AUX.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-31

EARTHQUAKE IN MExIco.-About 7
o'clock Monday morning, the shock Of an
earthquake was felt in the city of Mexico
and other places in Mexico. No damage
reported as yet.
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BOARD OF SUPERvIsoRs.-There will be a
meeting of the Board of Supervisors. Friday
next, Sept End. The delinquent tax-list Will
be passed upon and other business disposed of.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-31

We are authorized to announce A. B. Light
ner as a candidate for re- election to the Hous,
of Delegates, subject to the decision of thu
Democratic Primary. aug 81
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-31

BROMINE ARSENIC WATER has effected
remarkable cures of skin diseases in Staunton
and vicinity. Sold by g. g. CHILD.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-31

Remember, Continents Kid Gloves are
the BEST, and can only be ound at
WELLER's.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.

We are authorized to announce Col. John II
Crawford as candidate for the House of Del
egates. subject to a Primary or Convention.
aug I-tf.
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Now is the time for bargains at Shirley &
TAYLoR's. Everything marked down. Don't
all to take advantage of it.
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DRoUeHT--SALE OF CATTLE.-.The Wash
ington correspondent Of the Alexandria
Gazette, under date of the goth says;-
ga gentleman just here to-day from In
diana says the drought in Illinois, Iowa,
Kansas, and other States in that region, has
so reduced the corn crop there, that the
price of cattle out there has been affected
considerably by the fear of scarcity of
provender, and that people from the more
favored Eastern States are taking advan-
tage of the great decline, and are buying
stock cattle there at very low rates."
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DR.. s. 81. Henkel will be absent from his Of
fee un til Saturday, Sept. Bird. Has gone to the
meeting of State and Southern Dental Associ-
ations. which meets at Hygeia Hotel Old
Point Comfort. aug Silt
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Sund0y-Sch0oz Supplies i!

Catechisms, Singing Books, Reward Cards
Glass Books, Secretary's and Librarians
Books, Bibles and Testaments.
WARDEN & CO..
Htaunton, Va.
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Baltimore Livestock Market Aug. 25.
AT CALvERTON YARDS.


Generally rated first quality SO g4fs
Medium or good fair quality .... SO q 2S7%
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
200 237%
Extreme range Of prices............- 200 @4OO
Most Of the sales were from......:.. $50 437N
1860, Of the receipts ll2O came from Virginia.
The offerings of Cattle. though less numerous
than last week, were more than enough for
the demand, but they were off in quality as
compared with last Thursday, a comparative
scarcity of good tops being observable, the
bulk of the offerings being below the middle
grades. For the better grades prices were a
shade higher. while others were as much low
err. Numbers were left over unsold.
Sheep and Lambs.-There Is a full supply of
Sheep and Lambs on the market this week,
though the number is some 400 less than last
week. The most of the receipts are of COM
scarce, less plentiful evea than last week.
There is fairly good demand for good Sheep
and Lambs, but trade for the others is slow.
We quote butchers Sheep at 314a4o, and
Lambs at S19a515c Per ID gross. Stock Sheep
81 50aS per head. Receipts this week of Sheep
and Lambs 6345.
New York Livestock Market, Aug. 30.
the market, rs carloads for slaughterers and As
carloads for export. The trading was dull at a
decline of 10al5 cts per 100 lbs, inferior and
very poor to prime native steers sold at 7Ga
S. 80 per 100 lbs, stockers and dry Cows at 25a
S. 60. and fair Texas Steers at 4aS4 05. Sheep
suu bdIuOc-hCCclpIS io,ou0s udTktt Il sustut
firmer for good Sheep, dull and lower for
Lambs; Sheep sold at 25as5 Is per 100 lbs. and
Lambs at 25as6 so per 100 lbs, with two car
loads at S71aaS7. Hogs-Receipts $3.50; market
about steady for live Hogs; State and Penn
sylyania stock sold at 6Oas5 80 per 100 lbs.
Philadelphia Livestock Market
cattle-Recelpts A $50; a market fair; prime
54a51a cts, good 474a5 cents. medium 4a4% cts.
common SaSA cts per lb; sheep-Receipts
IA 900; market fair prime Sheep 412a4A cents;
good 4a414 cents; medium 311Sa3A cents; COM
mon 2a9A cents per lb. Lambs sa7 cts per ID.
at 75sa7A cents. Shoppers 714a7as cents per Id,
Richmond Livestock Market. Aug. 20.
Receipts; 476 head cattle, 22l sheep and lambs.
81 hogs.
Sales: a55 head cattle, 22l sheep and lambs, 81
hogs.
Prices:
Cattle-Best, 3za4c. gross-a few higher;
medium to good, 3a3Hc gross; common to fair.
2a234c gross.
Sheep-3a4c gross.
Lambs-4a5a4c gross,
HOgs-64a715c net.
Bulls-2a37ac gross.
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For Ladies', Gents. Misses, Children's. and
Infants GAUnE UNDERWEAR, go to
may25 WELLER'S.
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HAY FEVER.

have been great sufferer from Hay Fever
for Is years and have tried various things
without doing any good. read of the many
wondrous cures of Ely's Cream Balm and
thought would try once more, In Is minutes
after one application I was wonderfully re.
lieved. Two weeks ago commenced using it
and now feel entirely cared. 1t Is the greatest
discovery ever known or heard Of
DUHAMEL CLARK, Farmer,
Lynn, Mass
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PROMPT PAYMENT OF LIFE INSURANCE -
Mrs. Bette Ward, wife Of Mr.. Aaron wizard
of Charlottesville. an employee OF the G. q O..
Ry, died on the 18th of August. Her life was
insured in the Inter-States Life Association Of
this city to the amount of 81 900. which was
paid on August 25th.
The representatives of the late E. L. Curtis.
received promptly, after the evidence was
furnished of the cause of his death, the s. 900
assurance in an accident company for which he
bought @ certificate the day OF the railroad
accident near Greenwood, when he was fatally
wounded